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Ebrown

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A patient in the emergency department was
 
  showing signs of hypoglycemia and had a fingerstick glucose level of 34 mg/dL. The patient has just become unconscious. What is the nurse's next action?
  a. Have the patient eat glucose tablets.
  b. Have the patient consume fruit juice, a nondiet soft drink, or crackers.
  c. Administer intravenous glucose (50 dextrose).
  d. Call the lab to order a fasting blood glucose level.

Question 2

A patient who has type 2 diabetes is scheduled
 
  for an oral endoscopy and has been NPO (nothing by mouth) since midnight. What is the best action by the nurse regarding the administration of her oral antidiabetic drugs?
  a. Administer half the original dose.
  b. Withhold all medications as ordered.
  c. Contact the prescriber for further orders.
  d. Give the medication with a sip of water.


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cascooper22

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C


Ebrown

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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
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